How do you talk about festivities without them being religious? Such as naming ceremonies, civil weddings, funerals (of those who aren't religious), and of religious holidays?

I don't go to church at christmas or easter, I spend my time with my family. My DD doesn't know what santa does either. I will tell her he's the christmas man who makes everyone happy, and its nothing to do with presents.

Do you raise your children in a non-religious way? I hope to take DD to service every now and then when she is older, for her to understand, and choose to learn more if she wishes.